Dreamweaver (MX, MX2004, 8)
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Macromedia Dreamweaver

Course Aims:
This course is designed to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills needed to design and build a web site in Dreamweaver MX, MX 2004 or 8.

In particular, delegates will learn how to create a series of web pages using text and graphics, how to link web pages together and how to enhance the web pages using style sheets. In addition, delegates will learn how to design forms and templates, handle frames and publish the web site.

Assumed Knowledge:
Delegates must be competent in using a keyboard and mouse and be familiar with the Windows interface. No prior knowledge of Dreamweaver is required, however it is advised that delegates have a working knowledge of a word processing or presentation package prior to attending the course.

Course Outline:
Course Introduction 
- Web publishing concepts 
- Jargon words 
- Design considerations 
- Organising your site

Creating a Web Site 
- Starting Dreamweaver 
- The site window/panels 
- Defining a new web site 
- Setting the home page 
- The site map 
- Adding and removing pages
 
Working with Text 
- The document window
- The insert toolbar 
- The property inspector 
- Adding and editing text 
- Moving and copying text 
- Enhancing and formatting text 
- Positioning and indenting text 
- Working with lists

Page Properties 
- Specify a background colour 
- Using background graphics 
- Changing text and link colours 
- Using tracing images Working with Cascading Styles 
- Style sheet concepts 
- Internal/external styles 
- Applying styles 
- Modifying styles

Working with Images 
- File formats: GIF, JPEG, PNG 
- Placing images on the page 
- Setting image properties

Managing Web Pages 
- Opening web pages 
- Using preview web browsers 
- Saving web pages

HTML Code View 
- Switching views 
- Overview of HTML code 
- Using HTML reference

Linking Web Pages 
- Creating text/image links 
- Targeting a link 
- Adding email links 
- Creating image maps 
- Linking to named anchors

Working with Tables 
- Creating/manipulating tables 
- Formatting tables 
- Using tables for page design Using Special Effects 
- Adding Flash text and buttons 
- Adding rollover images 
- Adding special characters 
- Adding date stamps

Using Site Assets 
- Storing images and colours 
- Adding library items 
- Updating library references

Working with Forms 
- Building a form 
- Adding fields and buttons 
- Using your form

Using Templates 
- Creating templates 
- Using templates

Frames Pages 
- Creating and saving frames 
- Frame content and links 
- Frame properties

Administering a Web Site 
- Publishing a web site
- Synchronising the site 
- Getting and putting files 
- Customising the site window
 
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Duration2 days
 
£360
per delegate
 
 
Bookings Helpline: 01933 233884 (Monday to Thursday - 8:00am to 5:30pm and Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm).